Brooks made a successful by undewhelming debut at July's The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale, defeating Ross Pearson via unanimous decision. Brooks, a former Bellator Lightweight Champion, has won nine fights in a row. His opponent Oliveira has emerged victorious in four of his last five fights, including a win over former Strikeforce mainstay KJ Noons. Oliveira splits time between welterweight and lightweigh, fighting onle one of his last five at 155 pounds.